Project Description:

Spanning the Hantan River’s UNESCO Global Geopark , the 176m Hyeonmu Footbridge overcomes a strict 5m height limit through an innovative Ergonomic Cosine Profile. This single-span structure utilizes 3D Spatial Cables and smart CFRP center stay-cables, ensuring universal accessibility and environmental preservation without river-piers.

Judges Comments

Spanning the Hantan river’s UNESCO Global Geopark, the 176 metre long Hyeonmu Footbridge overcomes a strict 5 metre height limit through an innovative ergonomic sinusoidal profile. This single-span structure utilizes 3D spatial cables and smart CFRP centre stay-cables, ensuring universal accessibility and environmental preservation without river-piers.

Structural Designer

Cheorwon County

Location

Cheorwon County, Gangwon Province, Republic of Korea